Milwaukee Times former president and editor Nathan Conyers welcomed Attorney Benjamin Crump who made a special effort to attend the 30th Annual Black Excellence Awards at the Italian Conference Center on February 27, 2015. Attorney Crump came to the awards program after conducting seminars to business leaders and CEOs of community-based organizations on the importance of … [Read more...] about Trayvon Martin’s family attorney attends Black Excellence Awards
Community Spotlight
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts its annual Jazz Brunch on Valentine’s Day
The Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted their annual Jazz Brunch on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at the Clarion Hotel. This year’s honoree was Penfield Children's Center, which was awarded a monetary donation. Penfield offers assistance to infants and young children, with and without disabilities, to reach their full potential through education, therapy services and … [Read more...] about Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosts its annual Jazz Brunch on Valentine’s Day
Celebrating Unnamed Heroes
By: Gerard Randall Chair, African American Council Republican Party of Wisconsin Black History Month provides us an opportunity to celebrate our culture and history in a meaningful way. During this time, it is important that we honor those who have challenged the status quo and served as a catalyst for change in our community. As a result of their determination and … [Read more...] about Celebrating Unnamed Heroes
Community Leadership
Rodney Bourrage, Sr., is Founder and CEO of Operation Dream, Inc. learned that he was the recipient of the Black Excellence Award for Community Leadership, he humbly responded, “It’s a good feeling, and it feels good to be acknowledged. I didn’t know I was receiving this award until I got the letter in the mail. You see, I don’t do things for recognition I do them for the kids, … [Read more...] about Community Leadership
Milwaukee honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 1:00 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, located at 1927 N. 4th St., hosted the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Justice Program. The program focused on the last year of Dr. King’s life when he strongly confronted poverty, economic injustice and the Vietnam War. Featured were readings of quotes from Dr. King during the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968) was born Michael Luther King, Jr., but later had his name changed to Martin. His grandfather began the family’s long tenure as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, serving from 1914 to 1931; his father served from 1931 until his death in 1984, and from 1960 until his death Martin acted … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Wynton Marsalis brings Big Band holiday sounds to Marcus Center
The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts was the venue for the Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center, featuring Wynton Marsalis and Cecil McLorin Salvant, along with the Black Arts Think Tank fundraising kick-off and Artist Meet and Greet on Monday, December 1, 2014 reception in the Bradley Pavilion. The event’s purpose was to assist sustaining the long-term cultural … [Read more...] about Wynton Marsalis brings Big Band holiday sounds to Marcus Center
Around Town Street Memorial
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Around Town Young Black Man with pants down
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